Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1561', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (half-grosz), diameter ca. 19.2–19.5 mm, weight 1.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_184

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1561 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter ca 19.2–19.5 mm weight 1.24 g image round metallic coin worn embossed design textured surface shades silver grey central raised circular area contains depiction horse rider low relief surrounded beaded inner ring outer border additional embossed decorative elements coin's edges irregular slightly dented lighting creates subtle highlights shadows metal resulting variations lighter silver darker grey across surface.